Belgian model Matthijs Meel was scouted at a festival and launched his career back in January 2013 by opening and closing the Prada FW13 catwalk show.
He followed that soon after by landing the CK Calvin Klein, CK Eyewear and Calvin Klein Jeans FW13 campaigns. A rare honour bestowed on a model in their first year!
For the FW14 catwalk show season Matthijs walked for brands including Tom Ford, Jil Sander, Gucci and Dior Homme.
His editorial credits include Arena Homme +, Ponystep and Wonderland.
Age: 19
Full Name: Matthijs Laurant Ann Meel
Birth date: 27.08.94
Birthplace: Antwerp (belgium)
Nickname: Matiz
How were you scouted: At a festival
What’s your best feature: Socialble
Favourite grooming product: Fructis hair wax
Hobbies: Kite Surfing / Basketball
Fitness Regime: 3x a week
Favourite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
What was the last track you listened to on your iPod?: Kendrick Lamar – Look Out For Detox
Do you have any Guilty Pleasures?: Cigarettes
What is your biggest fear?: Losing my sight
What is your dream country to visit?: Madagascar
If you were not modeling, what would you be doing?: A dental technician
If you got to relive one day in your modeling career it would be…: Opening and closing the Prada show
If you could be on the cover of any magazine, it would be: Men’s Health magazine
What’s the funniest thing that has happened to you on a shoot?: I fell off a chair
What’s your favorite fashion city and why?: Paris because it’s beautiful and they have the nicest brands
What was the last dream you remember?: My girlfriend cheated on me last night (in my dream)
One word to describe yourself: Different
How much money would you need to shave your hair off? Priceless
